Hear from Dorothea Smith, President of the Charles County African American Heritage Society Incorporated, as she reflects on the background of the Heritage Society and the Heritage House, as well as her years as an advocate and educator.  

 A special thank you to Cathy Thompson, Charles County Government’s Planning and Growth Management Planning Supervisor, for arranging this interview.

 If you are interested in finding out more about Charles County’s African American History-how you can visit, get involved, learn more, and even support these great projects- you can call the African American Heritage Society Incorporated at 301-609-9099 or visit this link. 

https://www.explorecharlescounty.com/see-do/history-and-heritage/african-american-history-and-heritage/african-american-heritage-society-of-charles-county

 African American History Month: A Reflection and Celebration on Charles County’s Past, Present, and Future: Join Charles County Government as we recognize African American History Month with this 3- part podcast series. Each week, we will speak with leaders and members of the African American community to focus on a different aspect of Charles County’s history, current events, and plans for the future.

African American Heritage House
National Pan-Hellenic Council
AAHM Youth Leadership

Additional African American History Month podcast
Black Leadership in Charles County: Roundtable Discussion
AAHM: A Conversation 

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